Well, I've paid my entry fee........

I think it's a beautiful basket...also don't like symmetry...glad you've sorted transportation..just enjoy the day ?

Will do!

Have just been up the stepladder, checking for bits that need deadheading.

Transportation arranged, but I think the flat lobelia at the back!n could be a problem!I

Why am I so bothered? It's only the village show, not Chelsea!

Good luck, phoenix. Do let us know how you get on.

Thank you merlot! I think the trailing bits might be better draped over the side of the wheelbarrow, if we did go down that route.

Not far at all, thank goodness!

Still don't think I stand a chance though, even if I do get it there!

I've been informed that they have a special stand for hanging baskets, just hope it's pretty robust and will take the weight without tipping over!

It's lovely, phoenix. Definitely a winner.

I would try putting a large bucket in a wheelbarrow with some soil in it to stop it sliding about then balance the hanging basket on top of the bucket. The trailing plants can be protected in the wheelbarrow by carefully placing them on scrunched up newspaper.

I think you'll need a strong person to push the wheelbarrow while you steady the basket. Other than that you could try chatting up a farmer with a fork lift truck!!

Is it far???

I'm wondering about using the wheelie bin?

BTW, Mr P has just come home, and is STILL refusing to get involved!

I've checked the section that is touching the wall, and the lobelias there are quite squashed and flattened hoping that a squirt with the plant mister and a bit of "primping" might revive them?

The bracket was the biggest one we could find for the basket size, I think I must have over planted!

I am sure your neighbours son can rustle up a pal!!
If nobody enters these shows they will cease to exist...
Good Luck... its great fun ...once you get the bug
And hilarious to see how seriously some competitors take it!!

Phoenix, that’s what my mum told me. Have you seen me lately? ?

Blimey that will be heavy.

Do you know anybody with a tall chimney pot that it could sit on to take the weight and allow the trailers to hopefully travel without breaking?

Good luck.

Your post reminded me of the year I entered my cactus and some of my other plants in my local flower show.
The cactus is about 25 years old, very large, very sharp spikes and extremely heavy (it weighs as much as a solid lump of concrete)!
My husband was absolutely against it, he just couldn't understand why I would bother.
Well he got his eye wiped, I won Gold for the cactus and a couple of silvers for the other plants. I was ecstatic, I've never won anything before.
A cactus enthusiast offered to buy the large cactus for £100 too!!
My husband is now very keen to enter every year and its me who can't be bothered haha!!
Good luck phoenix - I hope you win X

No, no hostess trolley and it is VERY heavy! Mr P is a big strong chap and even he struggles to lift it off the bracket when it needs turning.

I have been in touch with Adrian, our local handyman and one of the helpers at the show, he is coming round tomorrow morning with his van to assess the possibilities!

It looks lovely Phoenix. Have you a hostess trolley. Then you could hold it while others trundle along. Or would it be too heavy?

Thank you all!

Auntieflo You do know that if the wind changes you'll be stuck like that!

My sister and I have won a few prizes in the knitting section at the local Flower and Food festival. We'd never dream of entering any baking efforts!

10 years ago I entered the section for 'window boxes, hanging baskets and patio planters'.
Obviously the judges had to tour the gardens so no transport problems!
I was pleased to be awarded a silver certificate. The accompanying official letter said that my tiny garden was a 'shinning example' (sic).

Disappointed that the category doesn't exist this year as the garden is looking good.

I was delighted with my 'major achievement' so wish you well phoenix!

It does look very attractive- how could it not win but first you have to get it there1

Phoenix, lovely hanging basket. Fingers, eyes and legs crossed for your entry into the competition.

Good luck, hope you win!

P.S. nature isn’t symmetrical.
What is the fruit with odd pips on each half?
My memory fails me.

Definitely a winner phoenix. Can’t help with ideas for transportation is my brain is mush but please do take a photo of whatever you decide so we can see that along with your prize .

Ah, I do see a problem.
It is lovely.

It looks stunning Phoenix. Good luck!

This was taken a few weeks ago, it has grown a lot since then! Also (of course) it only shows one side of it, hence turning it every week.

Symmetry is so yesterday, overrated .......yours sounds just perfect to me! Good luck, oh and btw we want photos whether you win or not!

Congratulations first of all, for the courage to enter a competition, and for having such lovely baskets that they are worthy!

Does your car have a sun roof? If it does, you could rig a broom handle across the top of the car and hang the basket inside, allowing it to drape.

We have a small town garden tour, and one year our garden was nominated to be included. My poor DH went into a frenzy of mowing, clipping, sweeping for a week before the event! And he went to the pub during the event so as not to have to talk to anyone! It was well reviewed and I did pass on that it wasn't really my garden but my hubby's.

Can’t it sit on Mr P’s lap in the passenger seat with the trailing bits around him ?

As they say in the nicest possible way on a forum that I am a member of ‘ This thread is useless without a pic’.